"placatively" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more placatively [comparative], most placatively [superlative]
Etymology: From placative + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|placative|ly}} placative + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} placatively (comparative more placatively, superlative most placatively)
  1. In a manner that placates or pacifies. Synonyms: calmingly
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